07-30-2018, 09:04 PM
I've seen DLX's listed on craigslist previously at prices that I thought seemed reasonable, yet they were re-listed time and again as no one was biting apparently. If your DLX has been sitting unsold for a quite a while then you already have your answer as to whether or not it is overpriced.
My take: Demand for the CB1100 overall is fairly low and the DLX is no different. I chalk this up to this being a fairly niche motorcycle overall. This forum can sometimes be misleading as we tend to be very enthusiastic about these machines. Many here think very highly of the DLX models in particular and therefore those members own one. My sense is that even though Honda released very few DLX models here in the States, the demand was pretty much met. Most of those who wanted one bought one when they were available new. Most of the others whose plan was to buy one on the used market have also managed to find one by now. I think that the DLX has more of an appeal to the older CB1100 fans and sadly that is a demographic that is in decline.
In addition, in most cases the best way to maximize your return on aftermarket parts is to sell them separately. They tend to add very little value to the motorcycle — generally just a small fraction of their original cost. Sadly they often tend to alienate as many buyers as they attract. Leaving them on the motorcycle is a bit of a double-whammy if you don't have the stock parts to include in the sale for the buyer to put back on the bike should they prefer to do so.
My take: Demand for the CB1100 overall is fairly low and the DLX is no different. I chalk this up to this being a fairly niche motorcycle overall. This forum can sometimes be misleading as we tend to be very enthusiastic about these machines. Many here think very highly of the DLX models in particular and therefore those members own one. My sense is that even though Honda released very few DLX models here in the States, the demand was pretty much met. Most of those who wanted one bought one when they were available new. Most of the others whose plan was to buy one on the used market have also managed to find one by now. I think that the DLX has more of an appeal to the older CB1100 fans and sadly that is a demographic that is in decline.
In addition, in most cases the best way to maximize your return on aftermarket parts is to sell them separately. They tend to add very little value to the motorcycle — generally just a small fraction of their original cost. Sadly they often tend to alienate as many buyers as they attract. Leaving them on the motorcycle is a bit of a double-whammy if you don't have the stock parts to include in the sale for the buyer to put back on the bike should they prefer to do so.